Jaswant Singh II was a progressive ruler who embraced the modern world. During his reign he made many engineering and infrastructural improvements to his state. Jaswant Singh continued with the tradition of having an atelier of court artists, however the introduction of photography had a great impact on their artistic output. There was a focus on portraiture and in particular the depiction of the full face of the sitter rather than the traditional profile. An overpainted photograph of Jaswant Singh II that shows a considerable likeness to the current lot is in the Mehrangarh Museum Trust, Jodhpur (see Crill 1999, fig.147).
In good condition, minor stains, and creases, minor flaking and rubbing, as viewed. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."